Jade Island (Donovan, Book 2)

Wild and restless, Kyle Donovan has freed himself from the constraints of his family's high-powered gem-trading empire to rove the world as a treasure hunter. Now the president of Donovan International has given Kyle an assignment with explosive ramifications. A casehe must take.
When one of China's legendary cultural treasures isstolen, Lianne Blakely, a mysterious and beautiful jade expert, is accused of the theft. Its Kyle's job to get to the bottom of what could be a potential disaster for the Donovans as well as Lianne.
But Kyle finds himself irresistibly drawn to the exotic beauty and captivated by her fierce claim of innocence. Soon they are in dangerous pursuit of the real thief, drawn deeper into the perils of spiraling power plays, and linked by a passion as powerful as the lore of the ancient culture and as enduring as the splendor of the treasured jade.
"The Donovan family saga continues in spectacular fashion with Jade Island. Clear your calendar, you will want time to savor every word."

Elizabeth Lowell's second book in her trilogy featuring the internationally renowned Donovan family pairs youngest brother Kyle, who featured prominently in the previous book Amber Beach, with the illegitimate daughter of a Chinese trading dynasty. Lianne Blakely accepts that she'll never be openly acknowledged as Johnny Tang's daughter, but her expertise in handling the family's extensive jade collection has earned their respect and leads to her realization that someone has substituted inferior replicas for several priceless pieces. Kyle, meanwhile, has been ordered by big brother Archer to investigate Lianne's possible involvement in the sale of jade treasures that may have been stolen from China. With international relations and leadership within the Tang family at stake, Lianne joins Kyle's effort to find the thief and elude some nasty characters, despite the equally dangerous, explosive passion the couple shares. Hot love scenes, relentless suspense, and appearances by the noisy and affectionate Donovan clan keep the reader entertained. --Ellen Edwards

Fun and fabulously funky necklace perfect for spring and summer! I just adore this sparkly, lightweight necklace. I have created it from three pieces of green jade, a piece of etched silver, a piece of clear faceted quartz and a large clear crystal. Each piece has been carefully wire wrapped and complimented with Bali silver spacers. Linking each of these large pieces together are silver-plated twist jump rings. The necklace is completed with two types of chain; silver-plated curb link chain and a soft green chain that have been carefully spaced apart to create a stunning cascading look. The final element is a silver-plated toggle clasp. The necklace is 29" / 73cm long (to the longest cascading chain) Want to find us? Visit our profile page!

I *think* they might be some sort of jade, but I bought them a long time ago and have forgotten. Any rock hounds out there who think differently, please let me know.

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